Writing tips & resources

An illustration of a person from the second person point of view.
Character & POV
3 min read

A short guide to second person point of view

Examining the focused perspective of third-person limited narration.
A man resting the back of his hand on his forehead.
Writing tips
3 min read

How to use internal monologues effectively

Crafting insightful and impactful internal reflections.
An image of two women typesetting (I like the idea that they're characters)
Character & POV
5 min read

Establish your characters

These tips can help you get to grips with your main character and supporting cast.
A character in a realistic spacesuit.
Genre & theme
3 min read

A short guide to hard science science fiction

Hard science fiction explained: where science meets fiction.
The image is of two fae mates. Honestly, he looks like he might be half fae, which would make for a much better story. She has wings, he doesn't.
Tropes
3 min read

The ultimate writer's guide to the Fated Mates trope

An overview of the Fated Mates trope, with examples and guidelines for using it in your novel.
An illustration of a character in a novel looking back at a scene from their past.
Writing tips
3 min read

How to write a flashback scene

Techniques for integrating past events into your narrative effectively.
The image is of two princes in full regalia. Is the one on a state visit to the other? Are they forced to tour the country-side together? Do they hate each other? Are they going to fall in love. Absolutely. All of the above.
Tropes
3 min read

The ultimate writer's guide to the Forced Proximity trope

An overview of the Forced Proximity trope, with examples and guidelines for using it in your novel.
The image is of a morally grey character. How do we know that he's morally grey? Shadow magic, obviously.
Tropes
3 min read

The ultimate writer's guide to the Morally Grey Hero trope

An overview of the Morally Grey trope, with examples and guidelines for using it in your novel.

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